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  1. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    MisMatch replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a 51 y/o female, nursing assistant in LTC and nursing student. My beloved golden retriever, Santee, died 2 months ago, just before his 10th birthday. He was my first dog, had him since he was 8...

  2. Walkie Talkies on Your Unit?

    MisMatch replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    We have them in our 65 bed assisted living facility, and they serve us well - IF they are working and everyone is carrying them. When we come upon an emergency (ie: resident fall), we can call for...

  3. Accusations of Patient Abuse

    MisMatch posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently work as a nursing assistant in an assisted living facility, and will begin clinicals in January. My concern is regarding accusations of patient abuse, after an incident I experienced over...

  4. Accusations of Patient Abuse

    MisMatch replied to MisMatch's topic in General Nursing

    Daytonite, Being suspended was what I considered to be "disciplined". Yes, I was paid my base salary for the time missed, but not the shift differential or overtime I would have

  5. Accusations of Patient Abuse

    MisMatch replied to MisMatch's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your imput. As a result of this allegation, I am no longer required to provide care to this person, which solves the immediate problem. Although her chart was full of references to...